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Dyeing hair with melanin procursors in the presence of iodate and peroxide

US5792220A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1997
Grant dateAug 11, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/492
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention concerns improved processes for dyeing keratinous fibers especially hair on the human scalp using a two-step oxidation process for the oxidation of the melanin precursors 5,6-dihydroxyindoline (DHIN), 5,6-dihydroxyindole (DHI), and derivatives thereof such as 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid (DHICA).

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